College Football Recruiting 2013: Ranking the Top 10 Defensive Ends

College Football Recruiting 2013: Ranking the Top 10 Defensive Ends

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Today we arrive at the defensive ends in our early 2013 rankings. This is an interesting class, as we have the traditional 40-front types, strong side types and even stand up guys who can kick outside in a 3-4.

You have to have a pass rush in today's game with so many teams throwing the ball. Getting a push off the edge to move QBs off their marks in the pocket is imperative to defensive success.

These are the top 10 guys who can help a college defense out with that right now.

10. Jason Carr

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Carr is a big 6'6", 250-pounder that can stick as a DE or grow into DT in college. He uses his big and long frame to impose on TEs and FBs that attempt kick out blocks on him. He anchors well vs. OTs and plugs the run.

Carr can also use his solid snap quickness, speed and closing burst on passers to menace the pocket. He's pledged to Tennessee.

9. Elijah Daniel

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Daniel is a 6'3", 230-pounder that has speed, speed and more speed. Let me say this again: he's a speed guy.

Daniel is still learning proper technique and assembling a pass rush plan and variety, but he can get upfield with the best of them. He's got great range and is a little bit like Se'Von Pittman.

8. Marcus Farria

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Farria is a 6'3", 235-pounder that has a great looking frame for DE. I would not be shocked if he got in the 260-range in college.

Farria is an excellent athlete, can hold his own on the defensive edges and make plays with speed and quickness. He's got average technique at best right now, but some seasoning in college will fix that.

5. Joey Bosa

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Bosa is a 6'5", 245-pound DE prospect from national high school power St. Thomas Aquinas (Fl). He's one of the top pass rushers in the Sunshine State and will take over Jelani Hamilton's role as a senior.

Bosa played DT last year out of necessity, but it looks like he's a future strongside DE in college. He's strong at the point, works each snap and does what he has to do to get to the QB.